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Podcast Episode 228: Boosting Your Confidence (w/Guest Kate McGuinness)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we are welcoming guest Kate McGuinness — author of the book Confidence Lost / Confidence Found: How to Reclaim the Unstoppable You — to talk about the importance of feeling confident in yourself and your abilities.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Kate’s background and career path
  • What exactly do we mean by “confidence”?
  • Signs that you should work on boosting your confidence
  • The science of training our brain to create positive or avoid negative patterns
  • Thinking about your life story from the perspective of a winner
  • What is a healthy level of perfectionism?
  • The power of the word “yet”

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Podcast Episode 227: Thriving as a First-Generation Law Student (w/Hafsa Mansoor of FirstGenJD)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with Hafsa Mansoor — one of the creators of FirstGenJD — about thriving in law school as a first-generation law student.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Hafsa’s background and the mission of FirstGenJD
  • Challenges that first-gen law students can face
  • How common is impostor syndrome?
  • Balancing being authentic with the conservative nature of a law career
  • Networking at events
  • Can the stereotype of what a lawyer looks like be broken?
  • The importance of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession

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Podcast Episode 226: Bouncing Back Second Semester in Law School

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about formulating a new action plan for the second semester if things didn’t go your way in the first semester.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Examining your study habits to figure out what worked and what didn’t
  • Going through your exams, if possible
  • How to set up trackable SMART goals
  • Tools you can use to hold yourself accountable
  • People you could turn to for additional help
  • Types of accommodations available in law school
  • Minimizing distractions to maximize focus
  • Considering the big question: “Should I drop out?”

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Podcast Episode 225: Sustainable Living and Emergency Preparedness (w/Friday Apaliski)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re chatting with special guest Friday Apaliski — the Sustainability Concierge — about things you can do that will put you in harmony with the environment, if you are wondering where to start on the road to living “greener.”

In this episode we discuss:

  • What does it mean to live in a sustainable way?
  • Friday’s background and work as the Sustainability Concierge
  • How can “green” living actually help you save money?
  • Some of Lee’s and Friday’s favorite reusable items
  • The harmful chemicals in everyday items we might not be aware of
  • Why you should never throw anything cloth in the garbage
  • Thinking about going as paperless as possible
  • What should you have in your emergency kit?
  • Things to keep at your desk if you’re working downtown or in a tall building

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 224: Taking Ownership of Your Career (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, we are welcoming back ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to discuss how much responsibility you should take for your future career — starting as a law student — and what resources are available to help.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why you need to take ownership of your career goals as a law student
  • Resources to help if you’re not sure yet what you want
  • Looking outside of the standard channels for work opportunities
  • How does your mindset factor into your job search?
  • The importance of asking for help rather than trying to do everything yourself
  • Evaluating each job for clues about what job is right for you long term
  • Why BigLaw didn’t work for Alison’s personality

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 223: 1L Year at Harvard Law (w/guest Carla Luna)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we are welcoming guest Carla Luna — currently a 2L at Harvard — to discuss adjusting to law school as a 1L, and the different activities and programs available to Harvard Law students.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Carla’s background and path to law school
  • The types of activities law students can get involved in at Harvard
  • Do you have to join a formal study group?
  • Job hunting during 1L year
  • Harvard’s grading system
  • What is more or less challenging about 2L year compared to 1L year
  • The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity program

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